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What is icthyosis?
Icthyosis is a skin disease characterised by dry, flaky, scaly and thick skin. Icthyosis is a genetically inherited skin disorder in which dead skin cells get accumulated on the skin surface. The affected skin appears like that of fish, which is why it is also known as the fish skin disease. The disease starts in early childhood. The intensity of icthyosis varies from mild to severe.
Symptoms of icthyosis
Symptoms of Icthyosis include dry, thick, scaly skin. The scales may be white, brown or greyish in colour. Deep, painful cracks in the skin may also be observed. Icthyosis carries the risk of secondary infection from cracks and splits in the skin. Icthyosis complaint worsens in cold, dry environment. Humid and warm weather brings some relief.
Types of icthyosis
There are various types of icthyosis. These are:
Icthyosis vulgaris – The most common and mild form of icthyosis is icthyosis vulgaris. It is characterised by mild scaling and dryness of skin.
X-linked icthyosis – This type of icthyosis arises due to deficiency of steroid sulfatase enzyme and most commonly affects men. The scaliness is more prominent on the neck, trunk and lower limbs in this type.
Harlequin-type icthyosis – This is an extremely rare, but severe type of icthyosis that needs intensive care at birth. Babies born with Harlequin-type icthyosis have thick plates of skin separated with deep cracks. The deep cracks in the skin put these babies at risk of fatal infections.
Lamellar icthyosis – A rare skin disorder in which the babies are born with a shiny, waxy outer layer of skin. During the first few weeks, this layer dries and peels off revealing the scaliness on the skin.
Icthyosis hystrix – This is characterised by intense hyperkeratosis (thickening of the outermost layer of skin epidermis) and appears like spiny scales.
Homeopathic Medicines for Icthyosis
Homeopathic medicines have always shown the most excellent results in skin complaints. Homeopathy offers the most effective treatment for icthyosis as well.
Homeopathic medicines control dryness and scaliness of the skin in icthyosis. There are several advantages of using Homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines follow a curative approach to icthyosis and do not suppress symptoms. They take a mild, safe and gentle approach to treating icthyosis. Homeopathic medicines are made from natural substances and are, hence, free from adverse side effects.
Top rated among the wide range of Homeopathic medicines for treating icthyosis are Arsenic Iodatum, Hydrocotyle Asiatica, Petroleum, Kali Sulphuricum and Sepia Succus. The most appropriate Homeopathic medicine is selected after a detailed study and analysis of clinical and constitutional symptoms. Homeopathic medicine Arsenic Iodatum is best suited for icthyosis with marked exfoliation of large scales from the skin that leave behind a raw surface. Homeopathic medicine Hydrocotyle Asiatica is indicated for icthyosis with great thickening of skin and exfoliation of scales. Petroleum is most useful for icthyosis where the skin is rough, dry and thick, with the presence of cracks. Homeopathic medicine Kali Sulph is the best prescription for icthyosis with dry, flaky skin with prominent, yellow scales. In icthyosis cases attended with offensive skin odour, Homeopathic medicine Sepia Succus is prescribed.
My child of six month old has ICHTHYOSIS. What should I do through homeopathy and diet
wenter ecthiyosis…Ser help
Sir ,
I am suffering from Ichthyosis from last 20 years it occurred when I was 27 years along with Ichthyosis I have got the problem of pigmentation . Kindly help me out.
Thnx
Mahendra
Dear sir I am suffering from Ichthyosis .I am 31 years old .pls help
Hello Dr. Sharma,
I have Ichthyosis Vulgaris. From your description, I think that petroleum is the best match for my symptoms. What potency and how often should I take this remedy?
Thanks,
Mara
Hi sir
I am suffering frm icthyosis pls help me out. I want consultation from you I stay in noida so pls tell how can I connect with you
Hello Dr.
Can i use Arsenic Iodatum because icthyosis with marked exfoliation of large scales from the skin that leave behind a raw surface. If i use this medicine so please tell me how i use this. Give me a proper method and timing of using this medicine. I am waiting of you reply. Thanks
i am thomas from kerela. i am now 53. my skin is genetically dry ( ecthyosis) got it from my mothers side. an almost severe in condition . dry flaky scaly thick almost all part of the body including face.
can i get out of this..
Now I am taking medicines for Ulcerative colitis too..
My son is 9 years old. He suffered ichthyosis vulgaris. In winter season it’s look very dark and scaly as comparison to summer seastion. Sir please solution for this problem?
My baby age is 2yrs.My baby have dark brown scaly patches on skin… Sometimes its very itching… In winter season its look very dark and scaly as comparison to summer season… What should we do so that its scaly skin can be vanish??
Sir I am suffering from ichthyosis disease it has happened from my childhood by birth am 29years old dry skin and unberabel pain plants sir give me the solution to cure it
sir i m suffering from icthyosis vulgaris my get dry , crack , and the blood came when the winter is temperature is too cold and in summer its get normal but some sing left on my skin . i m hopeless and dont want to live at more i m 26 years old .
Hi doctor
I am 35 yrs old.i was told my disease is icthyosis.it happened 3yrs back started from tummy area.slowly all over body.no bdy can judge this disease as may b a mild icthyosis vulgaris.i feel stretch dry skin.plz tell me the medicine which xan cure this disease.
Thanx n regards
Hello
My niece was diagnosed with lamellar ichthyosis at birth. She goes thru cycles in which her skin flakes off severely. What homeopathic medicines do you suggest would be best for her? How often to take, and quantity?
icthyosis problem
Dear Sir My daughter and son have also problem of icthoysis. I am 5 (Female) and 3 yrs (Male) old. My Daughter and son skin is very dry and scaly. During winter it worsen a lot with powdery dry skin on surface.
plz give me some solution how to remove this old skin.
Hi . I have a daughter born with a skin condition called ichthyosis. Although there is no said cure for this condition that docs have suggested. Please advice if you can help.
Homeopathic Medicines for Icthyosis
Homeopathic medicines have always shown the most excellent results in skin complaints. Homeopathy offers the most effective treatment for icthyosis as well.
Homeopathic medicines control dryness and scaliness of the skin in icthyosis. There are several advantages of using Homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines follow a curative approach to icthyosis and do not suppress symptoms. They take a mild, safe and gentle approach to treating icthyosis. Homeopathic medicines are made from natural substances and are, hence, free from adverse side effects.
Top rated among the wide range of Homeopathic medicines for treating icthyosis are Arsenic Iodatum, Hydrocotyle Asiatica, Petroleum, Kali Sulphuricum and Sepia Succus. The most appropriate Homeopathic medicine is selected after a detailed study and analysis of clinical and constitutional symptoms. Homeopathic medicine Arsenic Iodatum is best suited for icthyosis with marked exfoliation of large scales from the skin that leave behind a raw surface. Homeopathic medicine Hydrocotyle Asiatica is indicated for icthyosis with great thickening of skin and exfoliation of scales. Petroleum is most useful for icthyosis where the skin is rough, dry and thick, with the presence of cracks. Homeopathic medicine Kali Sulph is the best prescription for icthyosis with dry, flaky skin with prominent, yellow scales. In icthyosis cases attended with offensive skin odour, Homeopathic medicine Sepia Succus is prescribed.
sir have also problem of icthoysis.I am 23 yrs old (Male)
plz give me some solution how to remove this old skin.
sir, I am 40 year old male suffering from icthyosis since childhood. My skin is very dry and scaly. During winter it worsen a lot with powdery dry skin on surface. please suggest me the effective medicine with dosage.
Sir i do have icthyosis since childhood.. how would i treat it?
sir,i m 17 yrs old. i have icthyosis vulgaris genetic disease . plz give me medicnes and lotion to treat my allergy
Very good information. Thank u Dr Sharma.